The Mill Towns Race Series Volunteer Registration

Wherever Help Is Needed High Priority

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October 11, 2026

6:30 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

11:30 am CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Don't care what you do? Fill in wherever help is needed on race day!

Location

Check in at Memorial Park for your assignment.

Course Set Up High Priority

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October 11, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Help place course directional signage, set up water stops with hydration and cup supplies.

Location

Meet at Memorial Park to pick up supplies then go out to deploy them along the course.

Resources Needed

truck - 1+

Registration/Packet pick up High Priority

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October 9, 2026

5:00 pm CDT - 8:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

October 10, 2026

10:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

October 11, 2026

5:45 am CDT - 8:00 am CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Hand out bibs, shirts and swag bags prior to race. Facilitate onsite registration if the races are not full prior to race day.

Location

Pre-Race: Twin Cities Running Co., Burnsville
Race Day: Memorial Park

Course Marshals High Priority

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You must be 25 or older to volunteer for this task.

October 11, 2026

7:45 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Course marshals are needed at key points in the course where runners could cut the course or miss a turn. The course crosses railroad tracks twice. In the off chance a train stops a runner, the course marshal will time/record the delay for official timing purposes. We recommend bringing a buddy (or a book) to pass the time.

Location

Where railroad tracks cross course - near Sechler Park and on the west side between miles 5-6 - and at the turn near the pickleball courts.

Resources Needed

Stopwatch or Phone with Stopwatch - 1+

Traffic Control High Priority

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October 11, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Our route is primarily on running/bike paths, but it does cross one somewhat busy street - Hester Street in Dundas - multiple times. We'd like 1-2 volunteers at two different corners of Hester to watch for coming traffic and signal to runners they can run through without stopping or to hold traffic until runners pass.

Location

Hester Street and 1st Street, and Hester Street and Railway.

Resources Needed

lawn chair - 1+

Course Courier Medium Priority

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October 11, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

10:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Deliver needed supplies to water stops or other points on the course.

Resources Needed

Car/Truck - 1+

Water stops (3) High Priority

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October 11, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 8 more needed)

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 8 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 8 more needed)

Details

Keep runners hydrated by handing out water and Gatorade as they pass. Gather and dispose of empty cups as needed.

Location

Water stops will be located in or near Memorial Park (start and finish area), and two locations along the course.

Finish Line Greeters High Priority

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October 11, 2026

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

10:30 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Present finishers with their medals as they cross the finish line. Hold tape for winners.

Location

Memorial Park

Finish Line Food High Priority

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October 11, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

8:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Set up and restock finish-line food and beverages throughout the day. Help distribute POST donated food, if needed.

Location

Memorial Park

Tear Down High Priority

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October 11, 2026

1:30 pm CDT - 3:00 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Help take down all race signage, structures in the park and on the course; move picnic tables; gather trash; clean up the park, including bathrooms.

Location

Memorial Park and along course

Bicycle pacers High Priority

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October 11, 2026

7:15 am CDT - 10:15 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Help lead runners maintain their paces by biking ahead of them.

Resources Needed

bike & safety gear (including head/bike light) - 1+

Selfie Station Photo Helper Medium Priority

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October 11, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

10:00 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Encourage runners (and their fans) to take a photo at our selfie station with assorted props. Take photos for participants as needed.

Location

Memorial Park

Fire Pit Monitor Medium Priority

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October 11, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

11:00 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Monitor the fire pits and add wood as needed

Start/Finish Set Up High Priority

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October 11, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Help setup start corral, finish line arch, finish line chute, selfie station in the park.

Location

Memorial Park